Mac and Music News
Through Thursday December 11, 2003
| Nov 13 - 07:50 PM | Music Software > Propellerhead |
Propellerhead Software has invited existing users of ReCycle to sign up for beta-testing of their new version 2.1. It supports Mac OSX and Windows XP. It will work with 24-bit audio, as well. Propellerhead Software's web site |  5 users'comments |
| Nov 13 - 07:29 PM | Apple > Apple |
"The Java Update delivers functional enhancements and improved stability for running Java applications and applets. It contains support for both Java 1.4.1 and Java 1.3.1. It is strongly recommended that all users install this update.", said Apple.| Apple download page. | 1 users'comment |
| Nov 13 - 06:26 PM | Virtual Instrument > VirSyn |
VirSyn announce TERA 2.0 , a modular software synthesizer based on different synthesis modules. This new version includes : Analog synthesis, Spectrum Synthesis, Formant, FM synthesis, Physical modeling, custom waveforms for all oscillators, and 16 modular synths (with up to 64 voices).
Tera 2 is compatible with Mac OS 9/OS X standalone / VST / AudioUnit and now ReWire 2 and RTAS. The price for TERA 2.0 will be 299.- EUR on November, 24 th. Note that all registered users with the original TERA CD 1.1 and 1.2 will get a downloadable upgrade for free.
| Tera 2 on VirSyn web site |  Post a comment ? |
| Nov 12 - 09:54 PM | Virtual Instrument > Native Instruments |
One month ago an active member (FR side) told us that native instrument was on the verge to release a new version of Kontakt. It's done ! The new 1.55 version is available now
New features include :
- Mac OS X support
- RTAS and AU (AudioUnits) support
- Import new standards : Sample cell, REX , EXS MK II ...
This new version is FREE for users who bought Kontakt after august 1st. Older users may download the new version for 29 Euros (CD version for 49 Euros). Those promotional prices will be valid until december 6th. Then prices will be higher (49 Euros and 69 Euros)
 Kontakt V 1.5 | Post a comment ? |
| Nov 12 - 09:02 PM | Virtual Instrument > Swar Systems |
Swar Systems, a Switzerland-based company specialized in Indian music software, is announcing the imminent release of North 2, a whole new set of instruments from North India on all their products (standalone software, VST plugins, Akai/Reason patches).
North 2 is a new set of folk instruments and a large array of typical rhythms and melodies from the Indian folk/classical repertoire. Final release of this new collection is planned before November for a price increase of 30 US$. Registered clients will be asked the same amount to upgrade.
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